The Arizona sun shines brightly, and summer is here. But how can seniors make the most of these warm months while staying safe from the heat and engaged? Staying active, both physically and mentally, is crucial for seniors’ wellness, especially during the summer. It helps maintain health, boosts mood, and fosters social connections. This article…
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As we age, it is not uncommon to notice changes in our sleep patterns. Seniors usually end up sleeping fewer hours, have problems staying asleep, and get less quality sleep. There can be several underlying factors for these changes, such as mental health issues, chronic illness, and medications. Not getting sufficient restful sleep does have…
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As the days grow longer and things start to heat up in Arizona, seniors’ nutrition needs gradually shift, thanks to our dry heat climate. Seniors need to alter their diets in the summer months to ensure they get plenty of water, vitamins, and minerals while limiting time outdoors to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat…
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Many serious health issues can arise as people age. Internally, multiple changes occur as people get older. For example, the human body retains less fluid, which causes spinal discs to contract and stiffen. Externally, it’s common for seniors to have gray hair and wrinkles. The changes that come with aging increase the risks of severe…
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You’ve been there and done it; you go to reach for something or change your clothes, and you or someone with you points out a mysterious bruise. You don’t remember bumping into something or hitting an appendage on anything, but somehow you did. Unexplained bruises are common and even more so for the senior population.…
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When it comes to careers in healthcare, it’s important to differentiate between the various roles and responsibilities. Two such roles that often get confused are Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs). While they do both share some similarities, such as working with patients and providing essential care, there are some key distinctions.…
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It’s not the most glamorous part of getting older but, unfortunately, arthritis can be a part of aging for some. Nearly one in four American adults (24% to be exact) struggle with arthritis and arthritis is the number one cause of work-related disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, it…
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Since 2020, Americans seem to be experiencing a substantial increase in mental health issues, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA). The study showed that the largest increases in mental health issues were in depressive disorders (up to 72% in 2021 compared to only 60% in 2020), anxiety disorders (up to…
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Considering that speech therapy is more common for children, some may not even think about speech therapy for adults. However, there are a lot of valid reasons someone may choose or need to attend speech therapy as an adult. The most common reasons an adult may require speech therapy tend to be because of illness…
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Learning you or a loved one has developed dementia can create a mixture of powerful emotions. Many often resort to sifting through an abundance of information to gain knowledge about this diagnosis, and it can quickly become an overwhelming task. At Haven Health, we feel you should be able to achieve the knowledge you need…
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